I. (h)weˈnevə(r), (h)wəˈ- conjunction
Etymology: Middle English when ever, from when (II) + ever
1. : at any or all times that : in any or every instance in which
whenever he leaves the house, he always takes his umbrella
2. chiefly Scotland : as soon as
whenever he entered my room, he rushed at me … and shed tears of delight over our romantic meeting after twenty years — Harry Lauder
II. adverb
1. : at whatever time : no matter when
welcomes originality whenever shown
2. usually when ever : when — used in questions expressing surprise or bewilderment
when ever did I make such a promise